Roots Festival Culinary Highlights

Culinary programming events were pulled from the list of events taking place as part of the Fayetteville Roots Festival. For a complete list of events and stage lineups, visit therootsfest.org.

Aug. 24

Noon — Feed Communities Lunch hosted by guest chef P. Allen Smith, featuring Chef Matt Bell (South on Main) & Chef Anne Carroll (Farmer’s Table Cafe), Pratt Place. Free; ticket required.

Aug. 25

10 a.m.-2:50 p.m. — Culinary Master Classes, Brightwater. Chefs TBD. Free; ticket required.

2:30-5 p.m. — Dig In Food & Farming Workshops, Fayetteville Public Library. Free.

Aug. 26

8 a.m.-1 p.m. — Festival Plaza, Pop Up Bistro, open to the public during Fayetteville Farmers’ Market. Food for purchase.

9 a.m. — Taste & Talk Series: “Coffee” with Jon Allen (Onyx) & Ava Arsaga (Arsaga’s), Stage Eighteen. Free; ticket required.

10 a.m. — Taste & Talk Series: “2 Chefs & a Farmer Cooperative” with Matt Bell (South on Main) & Chef Steven Brooks, featuring New South Cooperative, Stage Eighteen. Free; ticket required.

11:45 a.m. — Taste & Talk Series: “Bean to Bar Chocolate 101” with Preston Stewart (Hello Chocolate), Stage Eighteen. Free; ticket required.

1 p.m. — Taste & Talk Series: “Brewers in the Round” with brewers from Ozark Beer Co., Bike Rack Brewing Co., Apple Blossom Brewing Co., Lost 40 Brewing Co. and Charcuterie by Travis McConnell (Butcher & Pint), Stage Eighteen. Free; ticket required.

2-5 p.m. — Dig In Food & Farming Workshops, Fayetteville Public Library. Free.

2:15 p.m. — Taste & Talk Series: “2 Chefs & a Farmer” with Chef William Lyle (Eleven at Crystal Bridges) & Chef William McCormick (MOD), featuring Bansley’s Berkshire Ridge Heritage Pork, Stage Eighteen. Free; ticket required.

4 p.m. — Taste & Talk Series: “Wine & Cheese” with sommelier Jay Baird featuring cheese expert Sarah Miller (Whole Foods Market), Stage Eighteen. Free; ticket required.

Aug. 27

11 a.m. — Tri Cycle Farm Food Recovery Lunch, Tri Cycle Farm. Free; ticket required.

Noon — Shawn James Gospel Brunch with pop-up Biscuit & Gravy bar by Blackboard Grocery & beermosas by Lost 40 Brewing, Maxine’s Tap Room. Free.